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The Collective Fund for Social Equity

The Foundation of Greater Montréal’s Collective Fund for Social Equity is a philanthropic fund that any person or entity can contribute to. Apart from FGM’s support in the amount of $500,000, the Fund’s 2024-2026 granting cycle was made possible by…

The Fonds Corporation d’Éducation Jeunesse

The Fonds Corporation d’Éducation Jeunesse (CÉJ) aims to support the participation of the most disadvantaged in Youth Education Corporation (YEC) activities. The YEC is a training community intervention, accompaniment and support organization that works with young people and families in…

The Fonds Fondation Marie Paule et Mokhtar Amami

Retired university professors Marie Paule and Mokhtar Amami are keen to “give back to society what it has given [them]: a greater understanding of how to live together in a diverse society”. That is why they want to make a difference,…

The Fonds Nature Action

The two Fonds Nature Action (one philanthropic fund and one managed fund) support the mission of the Nature-Action Québec (NAQ) organization, which is to guide individuals and organizations in the application of best environmental practices. Through the creation of those…

The Fonds pour Action Canada

The mission of the Fonds pour Action Canada is to offer financial support for the leadership development activities of the Action Canada Foundation. Its creator, Mr. Gabriel Jean-Simon, explains why he decided to constitute the fund : “For many Action…

The Fonds Centre d’action bénévole Valcourt et Région

The mission of the Fonds Centre d’action bénévole Valcourt et Région is to promote and develop volunteer action in the various sectors of human activity by fostering a space for volunteer involvement around issues (social-community-humanitarian) that concern the population of…

The Fonds France Geoffroy pour Corpuscule Danse

The mission of the Fonds France Geoffroy pour Corpuscule Danse is to support the activities of this cultural organization. More specifically, it funds the troupe’s teaching component and therefore promotes inclusion through movement and dancing for people of all ages,…

Profiles in Philanthropy:
Isabelle Ménard

For more than 13 years, Isabelle Ménard has pursued her career at TD Bank Group, where she currently holds the position of Senior Vice-President Quebec & Atlantic Commercial Banking District and Commercial National Account (CNA) Quebec. She has been a…

Profiles in Philanthropy:
Kees van Draanen

Kees van Draanen grew up in a family where faith and mutual support were important values. His parents gave time and money to causes that were close to their hearts. He has continued to hold these values dear, and feels…

Profiles in Philanthropy:
Karen Macdonald

Trained as a journalist, Karen Macdonald has been the Station Manager and News Director at Global Montreal since 2006. For 15 years, she and her husband François Vézina were the co-owners and co-publishers of the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph, North America’s oldest…

The Fondation Famille Kenny Tang’s Impact Bursary

Kenny Tang has been actively involved with the Foundation of Greater Montréal for over 10 years. In March of 2020, he launched the Fonds Fondation Famille Kenny Tang at FGM. It was created by Mr. Tang to honour the memory of…

The Jean E. Douville Bursaries

Jean E. and Lucille Douville were already deeply involved in philanthropy when they decided to create a fund with the Foundation of Greater Montréal in 2017. “This solution not only freed us from administrative tasks,” they explain, “it guaranteed us that our…